In 1971, Aretha Franklin captured the energy of the counterculture movement

In 1971, Aretha Franklin captured the energy of the counterculture movement

May 19, 2026 · 12 min

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John Morrison reflects on Aretha Franklin's legacy and her performance at Fillmore West in 1971.

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the legacy of Aretha Live at Fillmore West . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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